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Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf

Griselinia Littoralis

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Overview

Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as the Broadleaf or Kapuka, is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It features dense, lush foliage with leather-like, bright green leaves approximately 3 to 4 inches long. Fast-growing, it achieves heights of 15 to 25 feet, with a similar spread. Ideal for hedges or privacy screens, it thrives in well-drained soil, tolerating coastal conditions and wind. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — such as its application for privacy hedges or as a backdrop for other ornamental plants in a mixed, image 35
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — is a robust and evergreen shrub native to New Zealand's coastal regionsKupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as the Broadleaf or Kapuka, is an evergreen shrub native to, image 19Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Broadleaf is a hardy species; growing at a moderate rate of about 12 to 18 inches per year, image 64Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — such as its application for privacy hedges or as a backdrop for other ornamental plants in a mixed, image 71Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Ideal for hedges or privacy screens, it thrives in well-drained soil, tolerating coastal, image 76Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — tolerating a variety of soil types; it features dense, lush foliage with leather-like, bright, image 65+90

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — such as its application for privacy hedges or as a backdrop for other ornamental plants in a mixed, image 35
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — is a robust and evergreen shrub native to New Zealand's coastal regions
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as the Broadleaf or Kapuka, is an evergreen shrub native to, image 19
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Broadleaf is a hardy species; growing at a moderate rate of about 12 to 18 inches per year, image 64
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — such as its application for privacy hedges or as a backdrop for other ornamental plants in a mixed, image 71
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Ideal for hedges or privacy screens, it thrives in well-drained soil, tolerating coastal, image 76
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — tolerating a variety of soil types; it features dense, lush foliage with leather-like, bright, image 65
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — It features dense, lush foliage with leather-like, bright green leaves approximately 3 to 4 inches, image 56
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Kapuka can reach a mature height of 15 to 20 feet with a spread of 8 to 10 feet
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — commonly known as the Kapuka or Broadleaf
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Ideal for hedges or privacy screens, it thrives in well-drained soil, tolerating coastal, image 40
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Ideal for hedges or privacy screens, it thrives in well-drained soil, tolerating coastal, image 22
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Ideal for hedges or privacy screens, it thrives in well-drained soil, tolerating coastal, image 58
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — making it especially valuable for seaside gardens; kapuka can reach a mature height of 15 to 20, image 69
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — It features dense, lush foliage with leather-like, bright green leaves approximately 3 to 4 inches, image 38
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — such as its application for privacy hedges or as a backdrop for other ornamental plants in a mixed border
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Broadleaf is a hardy species; growing at a moderate rate of about 12 to 18 inches per year, image 46
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — shrub for full or half; making it especially valuable for seaside gardens
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — consider incorporating Griselinia littoralis for its ability to withstand coastal winds and salt spray
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — It's also relatively low-maintenance; griselinia littoralis, commonly known as the Broadleaf or Kapuka, is an
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as the Broadleaf or Kapuka, is an evergreen shrub native to, image 73
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — providing year-round interest with its vibrant foliage; is a robust and evergreen shrub native to, image 45
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — shrub for full or half; making it especially valuable for seaside gardens, image 54
Kupuka Tree, Broadleaf (Griselinia Littoralis) — Kapuka can reach a mature height of 15 to 20 feet with a spread of 8 to 10 feet; providing, image 66
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